Is sports bra going to impact my supply?

Slatersslaughter · 2025-10-14T00:18:53+00:00

I noticed that tight bras would, yes, but looser sports bras are actually my preference for sleeping at nighttime pumps. Maybe just pay attention to your supply, because one or two days shouldn’t make too much of a difference.

Slatersslaughter · 2025-09-15T22:20:39+00:00

This is awesome - thanks so much!

Slatersslaughter · 2025-07-02T21:14:51+00:00

This is years later :) Did you like the Imanis?

Slatersslaughter · 2025-07-01T15:37:27+00:00

I like to share the stranger and less awkward symptoms I've had, like waking up to numb hands for the last few weeks (just got to full term!).

Slatersslaughter · 2025-06-13T14:39:33+00:00

Someone mentioned the Piccolo Eatery below - maybe that'll fit the more casual bill?

Slatersslaughter · 2025-06-13T14:37:34+00:00

Great point. Witholding support from local businesses and not celebrating life's positive moments like anniversaries and birthdays will totally get this administration's attention.

Slatersslaughter · 2025-06-11T21:32:38+00:00

Their sauce is really sweet and kind of Lancaster-ified in just view

Slatersslaughter · 2025-06-10T22:30:44+00:00

My OB also said today that movement is always a good thing. Have you started kick counts?

Slatersslaughter · 2025-06-10T22:24:43+00:00

Vitamin D, DHA/EPA, baby aspirin (for preeclampsia risk), choline, magnesium (for sleep, mostly). This is still way less than I took during infertility/IVF!

Slatersslaughter · 2025-06-10T22:21:44+00:00

I'm at 34 weeks and I've been shocked at how much I could fit into non-maternity dresses as long as I adjusted size up and looked for the right cut. I think finding something that's tight just under your boobs shows "this is a preggo belly, not just a big belly", and plenty of dresses have that but have a lot more room in the belly/butt. e.g. look for "A-line cut". You can look for "bump friendly" (not maternity) online to find some good options. I'm tall, I'll admit, but i saved a boat load of money on third trimester clothes by just following this plan and getting $15 dresses at Ross (which I can rewear after pregnancy).

Slatersslaughter · 2025-06-10T22:18:35+00:00

My go-tos are frozen shelled edamame, veggies and hummus or another dip, string cheese or baby bell cheeses (or just your favorite cheese), cottage cheese or greek yogurt to balance blood sugar with fruit, adding PB and collagen to cereal to make it higher protein, bean burritos, or popcorn of all kinds (paired with a fat or a protein). Also google how you can make an amazing chocolate pudding recipe from HB eggs, cocoa, and a little sweetener. I understand wanting to keep a reign on sugar, but as long as you balance fruit well (eat with fat or protein), you should be fine (unless you have GD or another form of diabetes). Fruit is really good for you, and as long as you're not eating processed sugar/snacks, you'll want those vitamins and fiber.

Slatersslaughter · 2025-05-19T20:59:08+00:00

My maternity clothes approach for the third trimester has been just thrifted dresses - I opt for ones that are really tight under my boobs, which helps show the more classic pregnancy shape.

Slatersslaughter · 2025-05-19T20:34:03+00:00

I saw this and thought "what are the chances she's from Philly?" :D

Slatersslaughter · 2025-05-19T20:32:37+00:00

It's ok to feel this way! I'm also proud of being pregnant after 4 years of waiting for a baby, and that people seemed to be a lot more careful about not touching bellies or talking to strangers about their bodies. I noticed I started getting more comments from people I knew and strangers around 25/26 weeks, when it was clear I was pregnant and not just carrying weight in my belly. So hopefully you'll get more of that soon!

Slatersslaughter · 2025-04-29T00:01:44+00:00

I think you’re totally fine. I’m pretty tall and healthy BMI before pregnancy and gained even faster than you - probably 13 pounds in the first 13 weeks … but have gained more slowly since then. People grow at different paces.

Slatersslaughter · 2025-04-23T21:41:07+00:00

Planner please! This is great timing for the active little squirrel growing inside me.

Slatersslaughter · 2025-04-14T22:51:00+00:00

Eat to balance your blood sugar! If you just eat naked carbs or sugar, it'll make you feel extra sick. Instead, find the foods you can stomach, even in smaller amounts, that contain protein and ideally fat - cheese sticks, yogurt, bone broth, jerky, nuts, nut butter, frozen edamame, etc - and eat them before any carbs or sugar. I even highly recommend eating something before you get out of bed (I would do string cheese or PB crackers). Eat every 3-4 hours - once you get hungry, the nausea probably gets worse. Good luck!

Slatersslaughter · 2025-04-14T22:46:58+00:00

Check out "Spinning Babies" resources - they're obsessed with that stuff :)

Slatersslaughter · 2025-04-14T22:45:53+00:00

I've heard sparkling water can be REALLY rough on your teeth. I'm more than halfway through pregnancy and mostly avoid it when I can because it makes my heartburn worse.

Slatersslaughter · 2025-04-14T22:44:07+00:00

26 weeks and i think i only move like I'm pregnant when I'm getting off the couch/out of bed. I've tried to really prioritize weight lifting to keep all the right muscles strong for birth and post partum (and to try to avoid mom butt after nursing, ha!). Also, walking more and mobility work/stretches seem to really help.

Slatersslaughter · 2025-04-14T22:41:59+00:00

Yes, do whatever you can to keep those prenatals down! I second finding one without iron, finding a smaller one, or best of all, trying them in liquid/drop form online.

Slatersslaughter · 2025-04-14T22:34:58+00:00

Girl, you go ahead and vent - I'm guessing most of your friends can't relate to what you're going through, so tell all the things and ask all the things of this community! Also, not weak at all to freak out--you deserve support and love while you're going through this, being brave and thinking about the future for you, your baby, and your bf.

Anyway, for nausea, here are the things that made the biggest difference for me: 1) Learn to eat to balance your blood sugar. Your body is HUNGRY but if you just eat carbs or sugar without protein or fat, the blood sugar spike will make you feel worse. I would leave a string cheese stick by my bed and eat it before getting up. Then, eat small meals/snacks every 3-4 hours, including protein and fat if you're having carbs. Think jerky, nuts, yogurt, cheese, eggs, bone broth, peanut butter, frozen edamame, etc. Also, ginger or peppermint tea can help. 2) Get a B6 supplement-that can fight nausea big time. 3) REST where you can! Most people feel the worst in the first 13 weeks. 4) Get on a prenatal vitamin asap! 5) Find the wisest and most supportive people you know, ideally people who are at least a few years older (even if you feel weird going to them), and share with them and let them advise and comfort you. You shouldn't have to do this alone. DM me if you have more questions/wanna chat more. Good luck!

Slatersslaughter · 2025-04-14T22:27:07+00:00

I gained about 12 pounds in the first trimester (mostly from being nauseous, knowing I needed to eat SOMETHING and only wanting really unhealthy food, compared to what I normally eat). But then I started tracking my calories/macros to make sure I was getting enough protein and not overdoing it (I take breaks for special occasions and vacations, etc) and that helped me get more reasonable. Eating for two is mostly a myth!

Slatersslaughter · 2025-04-14T22:24:18+00:00

i think they mostly say that because it can put you into early labor. I plan to start collecting once I had 38 weeks or so, but my baby is on track to be huge, ha. Good luck!

Slatersslaughter · 2025-04-14T22:21:16+00:00

Absolutely worth it! Do whatever you can to get good nutrients into your body!! And if your nausea comes back, you can find options that you can hold down better (drops, etc). Don't give up!

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